Lisa Spicer- Book to Screen Expert

2023-06-15T16:56:14-07:00By |

In my present career move from visual storytelling to writing, I am finding all things Chanticleer to be so helpful and positive! I’m working on the final draft of a biography (met my editor at CAC 22), and I’m in the middle of a memoir about growing up with an animator dad in LA and back-to-the-lander mom. I plan on sending the biography over to you soon for a Chanticleer Review, publishing through Village Books’ Independent Publishing program. An expensive year for me! -- Lisa Spicer

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Denise Frisino- Author of Storms From A Clear Sky- Hemingway 1st Place Winner

2023-06-15T16:56:36-07:00By |

Amazing. CAC 2023 was a spectacular gathering of world renown authors. Contestants arrived from Australia, India, Portugal, Korea, and across the United States to the beauty of the San Juans and the warmth of the Chanticleer staff. Every workshop I was lucky enough to attend was exceptional, well organized, timely and extremely informative. The level of expertise from attorney Maggie Marr, to the inspiring class on script writing, the panels on AI, or marketing, to mention a few, lent to a well balanced mix of information for any level of story teller in the ever evolving self-published industry. Plus, the smaller size of this conference allowed incredible exchanges between knowledgeable writers offering their time and support. Hats off to Kiffer and Andy Brown along with their outstanding and talented team for their years of believing in and supporting the journey of our profession. A deep and grateful Thank YOU. Denise Frisino Author

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Gail Hertzog- Author of Crossing The Ford- Goethe and Laramie 1st Place Winner

2023-06-27T16:34:00-07:00By |

Dear Kiffer, I am writing to thank you for the outstanding event put on by Chanticleer. I was excited to attend the event before I arrived, but truly surprised by how wonderful it turned out to be. The Bellwether was a great location. I loved the convenience of the session locations, and the presenters were very knowledgeable and open. It's hard to choose a favorite! The organization of the events was spot-on. The way you present the awards made everything so fun and exciting, with suspenseful build-up over the three days leading up to the final awards banquet. It was so fun! In fact, seeing other writers enjoy the experience was a blast. I made some great, new friends! All that being said, there was one more occurrence that really took me by surprise. There is a true camaraderie among the authors, presenters, and Chanticleer staff. I was not expecting that! It was so wonderful to become a part of that group! Every author cheered on every other  author. I have never seen that at any other conference before. Now I'm a proud member of the Roost, and I look forward to hearing from Chanticleer. Thank you again for putting on such a fun and detail-oriented event.   Sincerely, Gail Hertzog  

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